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Gems /

Bonewitz, Ra.

Gems / Ronald Louis Bonewitz. - 1st American ed. - New York : DK Pub., 2013. - 224 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm. - DK Smithsonian nature guide . - Smithsonian nature guide (New York, N.Y.) .

Includes index.

What is a gem? -- How gems form -- Crystals -- Classifying gems -- Physical properties -- Optical properties -- Where gemstones are found -- Mining gemstones -- Cutting gems -- Polishing and engraving gems -- Gem enhancement -- Synthetic gems -- History and folklore -- Collecting gems -- Gemstones. Precious metals -- Cut stones -- Organics -- Glossary.

ISBN: 1465402187 9781465402189 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2012289835

LC Class. No.: QE392 / .B573 2013

Dewey Class. No.: 553.8 SMI

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